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Octubre 28, 2025
Scientists Decode Sweetpotato Genome, Unlocking Drought Tolerance, Nutrition, and Crop Resilience
Scientists have decoded the sweetpotato’s complex hexaploid genome, revealing its mixed ancestry and resilience traits. This breakthrough offers powerful tools for breeders to boost yield, nutrition, and climate resistance, securing food futures.
Octubre 19, 2025
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Unveils ND1241-1Y: New Yellow Potato Variety with Rich Flavor and Perfect for Chips
NDSU’s new yellow potato variety, ND1241-1Y, bred by Susie Thompson in the Red River Valley, offers uniform, round tubers with rich color and flavor. It chips well from field or storage and suits the region’s short season. Commercial release may come soon.
Octubre 13, 2025
Lay’s Potato Chips get a New Look and Recipe to Celebrate 100 Years of Real Potatoes, Real Flavor and Real Joy
Lay’s unveils its biggest redesign in nearly 100 years, celebrating its farm-to-chip heritage. With real, farm-grown potatoes, new natural recipes, and refreshed packaging, Lay’s commits to no artificial flavors or colors in the U.S. by 2025.
Octubre 07, 2025
Estados Unidos: crece la exportación de semilla de papa a América Latina
Potatoes USA informa un fuerte crecimiento en las exportaciones de semilla. La variedad Golden Globe fue registrada en Cuba y Soraya será la próxima. Nuevas ventas en Panamá y Nicaragua siguen a ensayos exitosos, mientras que se prevén futuras pruebas en República Dominicana y Honduras, incluyendo la variedad Sound. Contenido Patrocinado
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Septiembre 28, 2025
Cornell Celebrates 160 Years of Potato Breeding Research Driving Innovation and U.S. Potato Industry Growth
Cornell marks 160 years of potato breeding, creating 50+ varieties—including top U.S. chip potatoes and nematode-resistant strains. Farmer partnerships and USDA support drive innovation, boosting sustainability and the USD 100B U.S. potato industry.
Septiembre 17, 2025
Campesinos de Ybytymí denuncian abandono oficial mientras la plaga arrasa los cultivos de papa
Los productores de papa de la Asociación Frutihortícola y Pecuaria de Ybytymí (Paraguarí), que reúne a 205 familias, alertan sobre una plaga que afecta sus cultivos, amenaza la economía campesina y agrava sus deudas.
Septiembre 08, 2025
‘Hope is Diminishing’: P.E.I. Potato Farmers Brace for Major Crop Losses Amid Severe Drought
P.E.I. potato farmers face major crop losses as drought grips the island. With only 10% irrigated land, yields are falling below average. Farmers like Andrew Lawless expect 30% losses, warning climate change demands urgent investment in irrigation.
Septiembre 03, 2025
Colombia: plan de apoyo a los productores de Nariño
El gobierno de Colombia lanzó un plan de apoyo para pequeños productores de papa en Nariño, que incluye compra pública a precio justo y apertura de nuevos mercados para enfrentar la crisis generada por el contrabando y los bajos precios.
Agosto 25, 2025
Uruguay Advances Potato Seed Innovation: Research and Farmers Join Forces to Boost National Production
Potatoes are the main vegetable crop in Uruguay, where production volume (20% of total vegetables), level of consumption (30 kg/inhabitant/year), and nutritional benefits make potatoes a staple food that contributes to food security.
Agosto 05, 2025
Scientists Trace Potato Origins to Ancient Andes Hybrid 9 Million Years Ago
A study reveals that potatoes originated from a hybridisation event 9 million years ago in the Andes, when tomato ancestors crossed with Etuberosum plants. This allowed potatoes to form tubers, leading to the diverse species we rely on today.
Julio 27, 2025
Maine governor and UMaine President Reopen Modernized Aroostook Farm, Advancing World-Class Potato Breeding Program
Gov. Mills and UMaine leaders reopened the modernized Aroostook Farm after a USD 3 Million upgrade, boosting Maine’s potato research with advanced tech to speed new variety development like the Caribou Russet, supporting jobs and the agri-economy.







